In my last article in the Beachcomber I wrote about the seemingly idyllic summer days spent in Long Beach in 1901. Many stayed in Long Beach’s tent city, including the Wallace family from Los Angeles. There was plenty to keep them busy.
Former Long Beach Mayor and current Congressman Robert Garcia recently announced that the United States House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be investing $225 million in the Port of Long Beach.
As temperatures climb across California and heat advisories become more common, Dignity Health is urging residents to recognize the serious impact extreme heat can potentially have on the heart, particularly for older adults and those living with cardiovascular disease.
Legislation aimed at toughening penalties for repeat drunk driving offenders and closing a legal loophole that incentivizes fleeing the scene of a vehicle collision has advanced through the California Assembly Public Safety Committee.
While the USA and Mexico soccer teams didn’t make it to the FIFA World Cup final, Southland residents have been excited to attend games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and to watch a lot of matches on the Fox and Telemundo channels.
Despite one of the most challenging years in recent memory, marked by the ongoing response to the devastating wildfires that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities and a cooling real estate market, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang announced that the 2026 Assessment Rol
